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"Der Adler" replica - first public showing since restoration after a devastating fire Innotrans 2008, Berlin tobias b köhler

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This fully operational reconstruction of the first steam locomotive in Germany (DER ADLER of 1835 by George Stephenson) was built in 1935 and is just called ADLER (without the article). It is coupled to four cars (2nd class, 1st class, 3rd class and 1st class) also built a hundred years after their original prototype. As this train is not conforming to all of today's standards, it is transported between its special operations on two special flat cars. Berlin-Spandau Johannesstift, 23 September 2000. Photo: tobias b köhler

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The ADLER with its train after departure, crossing the road with a lot of steam. Special run on the freight track of the OHE (Osthavelländische Eisenbahn) between Berlin-Spandau freight station and Bürgerablage. Berlin-Spandau Johannesstift, 23 September 2000. Photo: tobias b köhler

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The ADLER on the way back, with the tender in front. In 1835, there were enough turntables everywhere to avoid such constellations. Berlin-Spandau Johannesstift, 23 September 2000. Photo: tobias b köhler

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After the excursion, the ADLER pushes its historic train into the OHE locomotive shed. Berlin-Spandau Johannesstift, 23 September 2000. Photo: tobias b köhler